Director Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

SUMMARY:

The Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research will have the primary responsibility for identifying and conducting the health economics outcomes research activities required for the successful development of Lundbeck’s neuro-rare pipeline. The role has both US responsibilities and ex-US responsibilities. The activities include design and implementation of real-world evidence studies, assessment of patient reported outcomes, economic modelling and input into BD&L assessments. The Director will work closely with both US and Global teams (Medical Affairs, Commercial and Market Access) to ensure optimal and efficient collaboration on HEOR plan and deliverables.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the development of HEOR strategies for pipeline projects in close collaboration with clinical, medical, market access and marketing departments globally and in the US.
• Scans the US and ex-US payer environment (via industry meetings and conferences) in the rare-disease field and share relevant insights with the whole Value Evidence team.
• Provides HEOR input to BD&L assessments.
• Identify evidence gaps and potential solutions to address them.
• Design research initiatives to demonstrate the value of Lundbeck drug therapies.
• Prepare core deliverables (e.g. AMCP/Global value dossiers, early budget impact and cost-effectiveness models, burden of illness and unmet needs reports, etc.) to support US and Global pricing and reimbursement needs.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining and understanding of scientific and methodological developments for rare diseases.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS:

• Combination of academic training and practical experience in outcomes research and health economics is required. This may consist of:
  • Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline such as, but not limited to, health services research, health outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, public health, economics, statistics or decision sciences, plus five (5) of practical experience.
  • Or Master’s Degree in a related discipline (as noted above), plus eight (8) years of practical experience.
• Specific experience/knowledge about market access requirements for US and health technology assessment (HTA) markets.
• Experience in preparing a drug launch.
• Firm understanding and expertise in the field of Outcomes Research, Health Economics in drug development phase.

• Proven track record of leadership, strategic thinking and teamwork.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS:

• Experience in the CNS therapeutic area and/or rare disease.

• EU HTA regulation knowledge.

TRAVEL:

• Willingness/Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and international travel may be required. #LI-LM1

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.

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